Job Information
University of Washington MEDICAL ASSISTANT (100% FTE, DAYS) in Seattle, Washington
Req #: 237741
Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE- PAIN CLINIC
Appointing Department Web Address: https://www.uwmedicine.org/locations/center-for-pa
Job Location Detail: 4225 Roosevelt Way NE, 4th Floor, Seattle, WA 98105
Posting Date: 09/04/2024
Closing Info: Open Until Filled
Salary: $4,664 - $6,673 per month
Shift: First Shift
Notes: The University of Washington (UW) offers a wide range of benefits as part of your total compensation package. Choose from top medical and dental insurance programs; plan for your future with tax-deferred investing through the UW retirement options; enjoy generous vacation and sick leave policies; and protect yourself and your family with life and long-term disability insurance. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-summary-classified-staff-greater-than-half-time-20220908_a11y.pdf)
This recruitment offers a $5,000 Signing Bonus to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine UW Medical Center-Montlake - Pain Clinic has an outstanding opportunity for a Medical Assistant - Certified (MA-C). WORK SCHEDULE
Full-time, 100% FTE (40 hours per week)
Monday-Thursday, 7:00am-5:30pm
Day Shift POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Conveniently located near public transportation
Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve
Opportunity to provide career growth DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION When ongoing pain prevents you from meeting your goals for a meaningful and productive life, it’s time to speak with your usual care provider to see if a visit to the Center for Pain Relief at UW Medical Center-Roosevelt would be helpful to you.We provide consultation for patients from across Washington state and the Pacific Northwest, and are known as a center of clinical excellence at a national level. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Room patients, take vital signs, and reconcile records
Assist with procedures in clinic and procedure area
May need to wear x-ray protection weighing 15 pounds, while standing, during procedures.
Perform injections
Prepare and clean exam rooms
Submit medication prior authorizations
Recognize symptoms of common medical illnesses and accurately report to provider
Act as a liaison between patient, patient’s family and providers
Assist provider with procedures and medical exams
Perform point of care testing and report abnormal laboratory values
Assist in transporting patients as required REQUIREMENTS
Completion of a Medical Assistant course accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or other recognized regional or national accreditation board OR equivalent
Must be Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified or achieve this designation within 6-months of hire. Failure to achieve and/or maintain this designation will result in termination of employment
Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider CPR card ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public?by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. Become part of our team. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/jobs) Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.